WARREN — The Kennedy Eagles haven’t played a Friday night lights matchup in 13 days. But they’ve been using their time wisely. After topping Conneaut Area (PA) 66-0 on Sept. 10, the Eagles’ matchup last week against Fairport Harding got canceled due to COVID-19 within the Fairport ...
CLEVELAND — There was going to be a point, maybe later this season or early next, when Justin Fields was going to become Chicago’s starting quarterback. The day arrived quickly. With veteran Andy Dalton sidelined for the time being by a knee injury, Fields will make his first NFL start ...
BERLIN CENTER — At the midpoint of the 2021 season, nothing is set in stone. Despite a lot of doubt plaguing the outside of the Mineral Ridge and Western Reserve football programs, none of it is affecting the kids. In fact, the players of both teams are happy they’re being ...
CLEVELAND — Tony La Russa stood in the dugout, soaking in the moment as the Chicago White Sox celebrated winning their first AL Central title since 2008. The Hall of Fame manager came out of retirement for moments like this, but it was still hard for him to believe it was real. The White ...
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada appreciates his players — from longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to second-year guard Kevin Dotson — taking the onus for a sluggish start. The first-year play-caller also thinks it’s perhaps a bit misguided. ...
AUSTINTOWN — Everyone knows the legacy of the Massillon Tigers, a tradition that’s been on-going since 1891. Paul Brown, Obie, historically the Tigers (3-2) have one of the most successful high school football programs in the country. With that being said, it’s no surprise that the ...